Baldwin's Late Night Change of Heart

Click to return to TMZ.comJust a few hours before he blasted his daughter on her voice mail, Alec Baldwin had a few laughs at Ireland's expense on "Late Night with David Letterman."

After telling Dave that his 11-year-old was "doing great," Baldwin regaled the live audience with a story about Ireland's new affinity for dancing in public, then playfully mocked a few of her favorite moves.

When Dave asked if Ireland's new passion was embarrassing for him, Alec replied, "Hey, she could be out stealing cars." Funny he should mention that.

Shortly after the taping, Baldwin tried to call his daughter. We all know what happened next.

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31. I think the public should stay out of this private matter.

Posted at 3:01PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Chuck

32. As a parent of children, you NEVER speak to a child this way. YOU ARE THE ADULT. You show respect to your child and, in turn, they will reciprocate.

*********THIS IS 100% PURE MENTAL AND VERBAL ABUSE.

*******THE COURTS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CEASE HIS VISITATION RIGHTS AND DEMAND HE SEEK PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP AND ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES.

Posted at 3:03PM on Apr 20th 2007 by ROBERT ROGERS

33. I am in no way a fan of Alec Baldwin - however the airing of this PRIVATE phone message is disgusting, dispicable, and completely wrong in every way. This situation is no business of anyone other then the immediate parties involved and the family court. I think our society has completely lost it's soul. I am so against name calling, it is not allowed in my house, and I have never called my children names of any kind at any time. But I am not without my faults - there are two parents here, and obviously they both have issues - the airing of this for all the world to hear is only going to hurt this poor 11 yr old child more. To think that the entire world is now 'involved' in your life and will know everything about you if they don't already is more daunting then any child can handle.......haven't we seen enough this week people!!!! We need to really take a look at the privacy laws and the media and how far they are allowed to take these things - and forget about laws - what about common decency? I'm disgusted by it all.

Posted at 3:03PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Lynn

34. #12 zsa zsa....how cruel. let's see what YOU look like.

Posted at 3:04PM on Apr 20th 2007 by whynot

35. "Why" he's doing it isn't the point. Yeah, it was wrong of Kim to let this out to the public, and I'm sure she's done lots of horrible things to him, but NONE OF THAT IS THE POINT.

This man screamed at, swore at, and threatened and 11-year-old child. This is inexcusable. Period. If he does not have the self-control to take out his anger in an appropriate way, and instead call a CHILD offensive names, then he is not a good parent. And that's all there is to it.

Posted at 3:08PM on Apr 20th 2007 by DUDE

36. I have to say I think that Alec needs help. He should be the next 'celebirty' to seek professional help. I thought all along in the whole divorce that Kim was on the ball. She has done nothing wrong and therefore being a good parent, Kim may not be perfect, but she is doing a good job. Their divorce was so heated with negativity and hate. I feel sorry for Ireland though.

I hope Alec loses visitation.

Posted at 3:05PM on Apr 20th 2007 by iluvgrissom

37. Alex Baldwin is such a loser. Remember he said he would leave the country if Bush became president..Well guess who is still here. #1 No real dad would ever talk to a CHILD like that. #2 I feel it is IMPOSSIBLE to turn a child against another parent .. if that parent is a good and loving parent... THE CHILD KNOWS WHAT KIND OF PERSON A PARENT IS> IF your a good loving parent would your kids turn against you..NO. #3 if a 12 yr old child has access to a phone and doesnt answer when her dad calls.. it tells me a lot.. Baldwin has always been a loser, Sean Penn and Baldwin should go to France and live out their angry, sick mental illnesses together. Kim Bassinger maybe all the bad things he says she is.. but that has nothing to do with his relationship with his daughter.. He is just a PRICK. Would you want him as a dad... Happy early fathers day BALDWIN... ASS!!!!

Posted at 3:43PM on Apr 20th 2007 by cliff

38. That was a waste of #29 - no one is going to waste their time reading that.

Posted at 3:07PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Lynn

39. Poor Alec is sooo misunderstood. Give him a break? Yeah, this was probably just an isolated incident of a grown up adult man who loves his child more than himself. What a sicko! I guess Kim really has kept a lot of the dirt to herself through the years. You can see with the release of this tape that she won't be silent when it comes to protecting that beautiful little girl. Good for you Kim.

Posted at 3:10PM on Apr 20th 2007 by tress

40. I can't help but believe that Alec has hired quite a few people to "defend" him on the TMZ blog. Bad divorce, yeah. He should know the game. Don't leave horrible voice mails as evidence you abusive ass! Can't wait for the video of him slapping Kim around. That will be her fault too.

Posted at 3:11PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Not Fooled

41. What kind of a father would call their 11 year old daughter a pig? Alec, your the PIG! What you said was uncalled for and it want matter how much you try to say your sorry to Ireland she will always remember that her dad called her a pig. It just shows that you have no control over your words or actions because if you did you would have realized how much you just hurt her.

Posted at 10:10AM on Apr 23rd 2007 by me2

42. #32: She looks like ass, and so does your mama. WOOF!

Posted at 3:13PM on Apr 20th 2007 by IJustFarted

43. They need to suspend his parental rights until he has been mentally evaluated.....then put him in some anger management classes....then see how he is.....crazy bastard!!

Posted at 1:37PM on May 1st 2007 by tracee2923

44. Some of you on this blog have been berry berry baaad. I'll sic Alec on you if this continues. I'm just guessing, but do you wanna take a chance?

Posted at 3:40PM on Apr 20th 2007 by Spank Me Hard

45. I hope they make a movie about all this. I would like to see a new "War of the Roses".

Posted at 3:26PM on Apr 20th 2007 by way

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